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Husband had Whipple surgery and chemo: He's uncomfortable
Pancreatic Cancer | Last Active: Oct 1, 2023 | Replies (117)Comment receiving replies
I was diagnosed with stage three in Jan 2021. Had Whipple surgery followed by 12 folfirinox treatments. I also have neuropathy in my feet and hands. Also just found out I have a hernia at the surgical site. Am on insulin and creon. All are a small price to pay to still be alive! Bloodwork seems to indicate something is going on (rising CA19-9 and liver enzymes) but so far nothing shows on CT scan. Best wishes!
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I am praying things will go well for you. I can't believe it's almost 5 years since I was diagnosed. Do you find the whipple surgery has left you with many issues after you eat. I am on a couple of pills that help somewhat, but always feel this pressure in my tummy.
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Thank you foy sharing your story. You sound like a very mentally strong & optimistic person!
May I ask, did you have your Whipple surgery at Mayo? If so at which facility and who was your surgeon?
I have a polyp in my bile duct and a growth on my ampulla, no indication of cancer. But have been told I should have the Whipple surgery.